Edward Snowden
Edward Snowden is a former NSA contractor who became widely known for leaking classified information about government surveillance programs. His actions sparked a global debate about privacy, security, and the role of technology in society, making him a significant figure in discussions about digital rights.
Born on Jun 21, 1983 (42 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 15,968 | $700,000 | 1,292$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,014 | $1,380,000 | 1,245$ |
| Totals | 3 | 34,154,506 | 38,982 | $2,080,000 | 2,537$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
The article references Edward Snowden in relation to data privacy concerns.
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Switzerland:
Edward Snowden's case has led to stricter guidelines for intelligence services in many European countries.
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Switzerland:
Edward Snowden's lawyer was involved in the complaint against the NDB.
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South Africa:
Edward Snowden is referenced as a whistleblower who changed the world with his revelations.
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Iraq:
Edward Snowden's leaks contributed to a significant shift in the perception of diplomatic secrecy.
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United Kingdom:
Revelations by Edward Snowden may well have spurred China to become more ambitious in cyber-space.
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Iran:
Edward Snowden revealed a project called PRISM, which involved major companies like Google and Apple sharing user data with the NSA.
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Switzerland:
Documents from Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA had backdoors in network devices.
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Norway:
Edward Snowden leaked documents in 2013 that revealed illegal mass surveillance by the NSA.
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Switzerland:
Edward Snowden is mentioned as a whistleblower who fled to Moscow.
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